GUEST COLUMN for WTSB By: Brad Crone Johnston County lost a titan on Sunday. William H. Clayton, a long time beloved 4-H agent died in a tragic motor vehicle accident in Wake County while participating in a church outing. Mr. Clayton touched the hearts and minds of thousands of young people during his storied career […]
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William H. Clayton – A Gentle Giant Has Passed Our Way
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Top 10 Johnston County Baby Names Of 2017
Craig Olive, Johnston County Register of Deeds, has announced the 10 most popular baby names in 2017 for Johnston County births. Liam and Ava captured the top spot for babies born in Johnston County during 2017. 10 Most Popular Boy Names 1. Liam 2. William 3. Mason 4. Matthew 5. Nathan 6. Anthony 7. James […]
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Arrest Made In Clayton Break-In
A Wendell man has been linked to a break-in last month in Clayton. Jimmy Reed Tant Jr., 48, was arrested Tuesday by the Johnston County Sheriff’s Office for allegedly breaking into a storage barn on April 15th on Fieldstone Lane taking three toolboxes. Deputies said Tant was acquainted with the property owner. Tant was charged with felony breaking and entering […]
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Arrest Made In Construction Site Thefts
Thanks to a concealed GPS tracking unit, a Kenly man has been arrested for his alleged involvement in thefts from two Johnston County new home construction sites this month. On May 11th, a Wake County landscaping company reported a $4,000 auger attachment for a skid steer had been stolen from a construction site in the […]
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Victim Finds Stolen Dirt Bike For Sale On Internet
Last December 23rd, a Willow Spring resident returned home to discover a burglary. A dirt bike and two helmets had been stolen while they were away. Johnston County deputies investigated but were unable to make any arrested. This week, the victim happened to be looking at online websites and spotted their stolen dirt bike for sale. They alerted […]
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Sampson County Fugitive Captured After Wild Chase
PIT maneuver, foot chase, fight all in a night’s work A Sampson County man who fled court proceedings while on bond was taken into custody Monday morning after a wild police chase. Jonathan Boykin, 34, of Roseboro was convicted earlier this year for charges stemming from a 2015 arrest for drunk driving and other related charges later […]
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Football Team Serves Meal To 300 First Responders
A local high school football team wanted to do something unique and special for Johnston County first responders. Members of the Smithfield Selma High School football team decided they wanted to provide a meal to local law enforcement, fire, and EMS personnel. The team collected donations from Johnston County businesses and purchased enough food to prepare […]
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Benson Teen Injured During Selma Robbery
Selma Police are investigating the weekend robbery of a Benson teenager. The 16 year-old victim said he was pistol-whipped and shot at during a robbery in the parking lot of the Harrison Gymnasium on South Brevard Street. Around 10:30pm Saturday, the victim told police he was sitting in his mother’s car in the parking lot when three […]
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Clayton Passes Budget With 3 Cents Tax Increase
Calling it one of the most challenging budgets in more than a decade, the Clayton Town Council unanimously voted to pass its 2018-2019 Fiscal Year Budget Monday night with no comment from the public. The Clayton Town Council held a public hearing to gather input on the proposed budget which outlines spending from July 1, 2018 through […]
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Search For Upskirt Photo Suspect
Smithfield Police are searching for a suspect wanted for questioning following an incident inside Wal-Mart on N. Brightleaf Boulevard earlier this week. Around 12:30pm Monday, a 37 year-old woman said she inside the store looking at a product on the shelf when she heard the sound of a shutter snap. She turned around and saw a man on […]
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‘Deputy of the Year’ Dies Suddenly At Home
The close knit law enforcement community is mourning the loss of one of their own. Johnston County Deputy Roger Benson, a life-long resident of Clayton, died off-duty at his home Tuesday afternoon while mowing grass. He was 70. Deputy Benson began his career with the Johnston County Sheriff’s Office on May 10, 1985 under Sheriff George E. […]
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Braswell Picks Up 1 Vote In Recount
Incumbent Johnston County Commissioner Chad Stewart of Four Oaks was still the leader today (Thursday) following a recount of more than 8,700 ballots cast in the May 8th Republican Primary. Challenger Richard “Dickie” Braswell of Princeton picked up one additional vote during the recount due to a ‘ballot jam’ being discovered while recounting one of […]
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Clayton Man Sentenced To 10 Years In Federal Prison
A Johnston County man was sentenced Thursday to 10 years in federal prison followed by 3 years of probation. Cedrick Jermaine Williams, 24, of Clayton appeared in a US District Courtroom in New Bern for the sentencing by US District Judge Louise W. Flanagan. Williams was named in a four-count superseding indictment on August 2nd, 2017. And on […]
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$220,000 Cash Found During Traffic Stop
A Food Lion bag found inside of a car stopped by a deputy Thursday contained $220,000 in cash. A Harnett County deputy stopped a 2007 Nissan passenger car on Christian Light Road near Fuquay-Varina earlier today. A K-9 alerted to the vehicle and during the search, 22 bundles of cash was found in a Food Lion bag in […]
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Passport Fair Sunday At Princeton Post Office
Planning to travel outside the United States? First, you will need a passport. The Princeton Post Office will hold a one day only Passport Fair this Sunday, May 27th from 9:00am until 1:00pm at the Princeton Post Office at 107 W. Edwards Street. Employees will assist with questions about travel requirements and assist with applying for a […]
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Memorial Day Travel: Stay Safe on the Roadways; Know Before You Go
Planning will save time and money Over the Memorial Day weekend, the N.C. Department of Transportation will pause most road construction activities that require lane closures on major routes across the state to help holiday travelers have smoother trips. By avoiding traffic delays, motorists can reach their destinations safely and efficiently. NCDOT will suspend most […]
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Troopers Expecting Increased Travel During Memorial Weekend
In anticipation of the upcoming Memorial Day weekend, increased traffic congestion is expected across the state, as motorists travel to their intended destinations. North Carolina provides several vacation opportunities from the mountains to the coast which also invites an increased number of visitors from surrounding states. With this in mind, the State Highway Patrol is […]
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North Johnston Seniors Hold Graduation Walk
North Johnston High School seniors walked the halls of their former schools to inspire younger students to graduate. Wearing their caps and gowns, seniors proudly walked through the halls of Pine Level Elementary, Micro Elementary, and Glendale-Kenly Elementary schools as current elementary school students filled the halls and cheered for them on Friday, May 18. […]
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Rouzer Votes For National Defense Bill
Congressman David Rouzer (R-NC) released the following statement on Thursday a short time after the passage of the 2019 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), a bill passed by Congress each year to authorize funding levels for the military and our men and women in uniform: “During the course of the past decade, our military has just been […]
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Federal Grand Jury Indicates Man For Carjacking On I-95
A federal grand jury in Wilmington has indicted a Sampson County man for carjacking a motorists on I-95 near Dunn on May 3rd. Raymond Lee Bryant Jr. of Roseboro was spotted by Selma Police a short time after the carjacking. Joined by state troopers they pursued Bryant into Nash County until the stolen truck eventually ran […]
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